Guinness World Records List

Guinness World Records List

ID

Record

Who

What

Where

When

Explain

6121

Largest jelly/jello mosaic

Imperial College Singapore Society

12.8/19.8 square metre(s)

United Kingdom, London

21 February 2004

The world’s largest jelly mosaic measured 12.8 x 19.8 m (42 x 65 ft) and was created by group of students from the Imperial College Singapore Society, London, UK on 21 February 2004. The mosaic was made in order to raise money for the Straits Times’ School Pocket Money Fund. Using 16,125 pieces of jelly, the mosaic depicts the image of the Singaporean flag.

6122

Longest line of handprints

vivesco Apotheken-Partner GmbH

Germany, Flieden

06 October 2005

The longest line of handprints consisted of 119,537 handprints and measured 35,502.5 m (116,478 ft) in Flieden, Germany on 6 October 2005. The event was organized by vivesco Apotheken-Partner GmbH.

6123

Largest Easter egg tree

Falk Petersen

Germany, Rostock

08 April 2007

The record for the largest easter egg tree was set by Zoo Rostock GmbH, Rostock, Germany who decorated a tree with 76,596 painted hens eggs on 8 April 2007.

6124

Largest dog obedience lesson

Felcan

390 participants

Spain, Rocafort

22 April 2012

The largest dog obedience lesson involved 390 dogs and was achieved by Felcan (Spain) at Mossen Sorribes Park in Rocafort, Valencia, Spain, on 22 April 2012.7 dogs left the attempt area before the lesson ended and were deducted from the total. Dogs were checked in and out of the event using identification chips.

6125

Most tumours removed

CHARITESH GUPTA

India, DEHRADUN

09 December 2006

The largest number of brain tumours removed in a single operation is nine from the 78 year old patient H.S. Agarwal (India). Dr. Charitesh Gupta (India) performed the surgery at the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences in Dehradun, India, on 9 December 2006.The operation took six hours.

6126

Largest eye-to-body ratio

Vampyroteuthis infernalis

19 January 2005

The vampire squid (Vampyroteuthis infernalis) has the largest eye-to-body ratio of any animal in the world. Its body reaches a maximum length of 28 cm (11 in) while its eyes can have a diameter of 2.5 cm (0.9 in). First discovered in 1903 by Carl Chun, the vampire squid has been found to reside in tropical waters at depths of over 600 m (1,970 ft).Its body is covered in light-producing organs called photophores which it uses to distract predators. It has a gelatinous body which can be black, red, purple or brown depending on its location. Vampyroteuthis infernalis (translates as 'vampire squid from hell') is the only member of the Order Vampyromorphida and is completely harmless.

6127

Largest collection of erasers

6128

Largest cat hybrid

liger

01 January 2004

The largest hybrid of the cat family (Felidae) is the liger (no scientifc name), which is the offspring of a male lion and a tigress. Ligers typically grow larger than either parent, reaching lengths of 3 m-3.6 m (10-12 ft). The size and appearance of the liger can vary, depending upon which subspecies of lion or tiger is involved. Although these hybrids could occur in the wild (where lions and tigers inhabit the same territory, such as the Gir forest, India), such cross-breeding usually happens in zoos or private menageries.Hobbs, a liger at Sierra Safari Zoo, Nevada, USA weighs approximately 450 kg (992 lb) - double that of a male Siberian tiger. His father was an African lion, his mother a Bengal tigress and his appearance is predominantly male lion (with leonine mane), but also has tiger stripes and retained the juvenile spots of lions.Interestingly, ligers exhibit behaviour of both species. For example, they can make the noise of both, they like swimming (as do tigers), females enjoy the company of others (typical of lionesses) as well as solitude normally associated with tigers.The reason they are bigger than the parents is due to breeding strategy and behaviour. In a pride of lions, many males will mate with a lioness, each transmitting a growth-promoting gene so that their offspring will out-grow competitors in the womb lionesses have a growth-inhibiting gene to compensate. Tigers are solitary animals. A tigress will usually only mate with one tiger. Without this competition for space in the womb, there is no biological need for a growth-promoting or growth-inhibiting genes in the male or female, respectively (and therefore these genes do not exist).Tigons (tion, tigron, tiglon) are the offspring of a male tiger and a lioness. They are smaller than either parent due to the absense of the growth-promoting gene in the tiger and the existence of a growth-inhibiting gene in the lioness.Unusually for hybrids, the female ligers are often fertile.

6129

Largest flying boat in military operation

Martin JRM-3 Mars

United States

01 January 1940

The largest flying boat ever to become operational is the Martin JRM-3 'Mars', which has a wingspan of 61 m (200 ft) and a maximum takeoff weight of 73,500 kg (162,000 lb). Five were built by the Glenn L Martin Company for the US Navy in the 1940s, and two remain in service as water bombers with the Canadian company Flying Tankers.

6130

Highest skateboard ramp jump into water

Rob Dyrdek

United States, Los Angeles

17 September 2007

The highest skateboard ramp jump into water is 3.29 m (10 ft 8 in) by Rob Dyrdek (USA) on MTV's The Rob & Big Show in Los Angeles, California, USA on 17 September 2007.

6131

First MP3

Fraunhofer Institut Integrierte Schaltungen

Germany, Fraunhofer Institut Integrierte Schaltungen

01 January 1992

MP3 is short for MPEG audio layer-3 and is a widely-used digital music file type. It is audio-only and is a direct descendent of the MPEG-1, which is low-bandwidth video compression, commonly used over the internet. The development of MP3 began in 1987 at the Fraunhofer Institut Integrierte Schaltungen in Germany, and in 1992 it was recognised as the international standard by the International Standards Organisation, as part of the MPEG-1 standard.

6132

Highest pancake toss

Dominic Cuzzacrea

United States, Cheektowaga

13 November 2010

The highest pancake toss measured 9.47 m (31 ft 1 in) and was achieved by Dominic Cuzzacrea (USA) at Walden Galleria Mall in Cheektowaga, New York, USA, on 13 November 2010.Dominic beat his own previous record by 30 cm (11.8 in).

6133

Most cosmetic makeovers in 24 hours (one artist)

Sidonia Massie Hutagalung

Indonesia, Kelapa Gading Mall,Jakarta

The most cosmetic makeovers by one artist in 24 hours is 96, by PAC Professional Artist Cosmetics Martha Tilaar at the Kelapa Gading Mall, Jakarta, Indonesia from 22-23 May 2005.

6134

First building to have a safety elevator (lift)

Elisha Graves Otis

1857/03/23 year(s), month(s), day(s)

United States, New York City

23 March 1857

On 23 March 1857 the world's earliest modern 'safety elevator' went into service at the Haughwout Department Store in New York City, USA. It was installed by Elisha Otis and was powered by a steam engine. Otis is widely credited with having advanced the development of the modern skyscraper by allowing buildings above five storeys to become practical for their occupants. Prior to his invention of the safety elevator, lifts were seen as unsafe.

6135

Most football touches with the head in one minute (male)

Gao Chong

341 times

China, Beijing

03 November 2007

The most touches of a football in one minute, using only the head, while keeping the ball in the air, is 341 by Gao Chong (China) on the set of Zheng Da Zong Yi - Guinness World Records Special in Beijing, China, on 3 November 2007.

6136

Most cocktails made in one hour (team)

Matthias Knorr, Elena Barnetzki , Anna Knorr , Thomas Weinberger

Germany, Rust,,Europa Park

18 July 2012

The most cocktails made in one hour by a team is 3,906, achieved by Matthias Knorr, Elena Barnetzki, Anna Knorr and Thomas Weinberger (all Germany) on the set of Guinness World Records – Wir Holen Den Rekord Nach Deutschland, in Europa Park, Rust, Germany, on 18 July 2012.The team had the maximum number of eight participants. Each individual bartender did not make the same cocktail more than once.

6137

Largest hi-definition television screen

The Place

China, The Place,Beijing

01 January 2009

The largest high-definition video screen is an LED display which measures 250 m x 30 m (820 ft x 98 ft) for a total surface area of 7,500 m² (80,729 ft²). It is located at The Place, Beijing, China.The screen is actually composed of five (still extremely large) screens that are arranged in a line to produce one continuous image.

6138

Brightest bioluminescent bay

Mosquito Bay

Puerto Rico, island of Vieques,Puerto Rico

01 January 2006

Mosquito Bay on the island of Vieques in Puerto Rico, USA, contains up to 700,000 tiny dinoflagellates per gallon (4.5 litres) of water. When agitated, these microscopic organisms (Pyrodinium bahamense, ‘whirling fire’) react by flashing a blue-green light for about one-tenth of a second. The island boasts other bioluminescent bays, but Mosquito Bay is the brightest – its narrow mouth prevents the dinoflagellates from being washed out to sea, and decaying mangrove swamps provide them with plentiful food.

6139

Largest battle by number of chariots

Kadesh

Syria, Kadesh

01 January 1299

The largest chariot battle was the Battle of Kadesh (Qadesh) on the Orontes River in modern-day Syria in 1299BC, with a total of approximately 5,000 chariots. Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses II sought to recapture Kadesh with 2,000 chariots and 16,000 infantry from the Hittite army under Muwatallis, who commanded an infantry of 20,000 with 3,000 chariots. Both sides claimed a victory, with peace being eventually secured in the treaty of 1283 BC.Please note that the precise date for the battle is unknown, but is usually dated to 1299BC or 1285BC.Good photo of wall carving: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Ramses_II_at_Kadesh.jpg

6140

Fastest body vertical one hand hop - 10 m

Rodolfo Reyes

Germany, Oberhausen

09 September 2006

The record for the fastest body vertical one hand hop on 10 m is 13.6 seconds and was achieved by Rodolfo Reyes (Germany) in Oberhausen, Germany during the Centro Festival, on 9 September 2006.

6141

Largest sauna

Josef Wund

166.10 square metre(s)

Germany, Sinsheim

The world’s largest sauna is the “Koi-Sauna” measuring 166.10 m² (1,787.88 ft²), located at the Badewelt Sinsheim GmbH in Sinsheim, Germany, and was opened in December 2012.

6142

Largest boat lift

Strepy-Thieu boat lift

Belgium

01 January 2001

The Strepy-Thieu boat lift in Belgium has a vertical travel of 73.15 m (240 ft) and can lift barges up to 118.6 m long, 16.5 m wide and 1,350 tonnes in weight, as well as carrying pedestrians. Opened in November 2001, it is part of the Canal de Centre linking the rivers Meuse and Scheldt. The boatlift has two independent counterweighted caissons, each measuring 112 m x 12 m and with a water depth up to 4.15 m, and each supported by 112 suspension cables and 32 control cables.

6143

Fastest mile on spring loaded stilts

Ashrita Furman

7/13 minute(s), second(s)

Germany, Dachau Sports Club,Dachau

30 March 2008

The fastest mile covered on spring loaded stilts is 7 min 13 secset by Ashrita Furman (USA) at the TSV 1865 Dachau Sports Club inDachau, Germany, on 30 March 2008.

6144

First row across the Atlantic west to east from USA land to land by a team of four

Brad Vickers, Dylan Le Valley, Greg Spooner, Jordan Hanssen

first

United States, Liberty Island,New York

20 August 2006

The first Ocean Four to row the Atlantic West to East from USA land to land, from Liberty Island, New York, USA to Port Pendennis Marina, Falmouth, UK, was the crew of James Robert Hanssen: Brad Vickers, Dylan Le Valley, Greg Spooner, Jordan Hanssen (all USA), between 10 June - 20 August 2006, in a time of 71 days 3 hr 22 min 35 sec.Editorial: please note the standard syntax and route name for rowing (in the correct order, with no commas and certain words capitalised) should read as the attempt text starts:"The first Ocean Four to row the Atlantic West to East solo from USA land to land"

6145

Oldest complete cutlery set

Altenstetter Service

United Kingdom

The oldest complete set of cutlery in existence is The Altenstetter Service,a rare German basse-taille enamelled silver and parcel-gilt set created by the Renaissance goldsmith David Altenstetter in 1615. The service, which includes 12 knives, spoons, sweetmeat forks and three salt cellars, all intricately carved with animals, bagpipes and dragons, was expected to reach a hammer price of up to £500,000 (then $860,000) when sent to auction at Christies, London, UK, in December 2005.http://web.channel4.com/4homes/news_feed/index.jsp?id=20979http://www.smpub.com/ubb/Forum7/HTML/000307.htmlhttp://www.christies.com/presscenter/pdf/11012005/10312005b.pdf

6146

Most people kissing simultaneously

Gobierno Distrito Federal

39879 people

Mexico, Mexico City,Zocalo Square

14 February 2009

The most people kissing simultaneously is 39,879 in an event organized by Gobierno del Distrito Federal, at the Zocalo, in Mexico DF, Mexico, on 14 February 2009.At tne moment of the last call for the record there were at the square 40,225 people. The final figure is odd because kisses between more than 2 people (like families, etc) were allowed.

6147

Largest collection of lion-related items

Reinhard Stockl

Austria, Salzburg

27 March 2010

Reinhard Stöckl (Austria) has a collection of 1,761 different lion related items, as of 27 March 2010, that he has amassed since 1998.Record updated from 2005.

6148

Most baseballs held in a baseball glove

Ashrita Furman

United States, Jamaica,,Achieved in the Sounds of the Soul offices in Jamaica, New York

25 November 2012

The most baseballs held in a baseball glove is 26 and was achieved by Ashrita Furman (USA), in Jamaica, New York, USA, on 25 November 2012.

6149

Largest ashtray

Hans Fankhauser

Austria, Ginzling

01 August 2006

The largest ashtray measured 50 cm (19.6 in) in diameter and had a circumference of 162 cm (5 ft 4 in). The ashtray was made by Hans Fankhauser (Austria) in Ginzling, Austria, in August 2006.The ashtray was made from Austrian Maple.

6150

Largest guzheng ensemble

Huludao Municipal Committee of the CPC, Huludao Municipal Government

China, Huludao

08 August 2007

The largest gu zheng ensemble consisted of 2,348 participants at an event in Longwan Seaside Square in Huludao City, Liaoning province, China on 8 August 2007. The event was organised by Huludao Municipal Committee of the CPC and Huludao Municipal Government (both China).Angela Wu adjudicated.